Controls Engineer

Moline, Illinois Electrical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringElectrical EngineeringElectrical Engineering 6 days ago

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Senior-level controls engineering role focused on designing, programming, and commissioning Allen-Bradley PLC/HMI systems for industrial automation projects.

Job Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in controls and automation engineering.

  • Ability to program Allen-Bradley PLCs from scratch and modify existing code.

  • Ability to design, troubleshoot, install, and commission controls, PLCs, and HMIs.

  • Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics.

  • Familiarity with NEC, JIC, and other accepted electrical codes and practices.

  • Willingness to travel approximately 25%–30% of the time.

  • BS or MS degree in Engineering or related field; AAS degree considered with 20+ years of controls/automation experience.

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with Allen-Bradley ControlLogix, CompactLogix, and related Rockwell software (RSLogix/Studio 5000, FactoryTalk, etc.).

  • Experience with HMI platforms such as FactoryTalk View, PanelView, or similar.

  • Background in commissioning automated systems at customer sites.

  • Familiarity with industrial communication protocols (EtherNet/IP, Modbus, etc.).

  • Experience integrating PLCs with drives, motion control, and safety systems.

Job Responsibilities

  • Program Allen-Bradley PLCs and HMIs from scratch and update or improve existing codebases.

  • Design and develop control system architectures, including PLC, HMI, and related hardware.

  • Read and apply electrical schematics to support panel wiring, field installation, and troubleshooting.

  • Install, start up, and commission control systems at customer facilities.

  • Diagnose and resolve control system issues, including hardware, software, and field wiring problems.

  • Ensure designs and installations comply with NEC, JIC, and other relevant codes and standards.

  • Provide on-site and remote support for system upgrades, modifications, and optimizations.

  • Document control logic, system configurations, and as-built changes for project records.

Pay: 90k-110k

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs which are direct hire to a client.



Pay Details: $90,000.00 to $110,000.00 per year

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